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The Happy EditEpisode 30 - Raising The Parting GlassThis week Tess & Sarah finish up Season 3 of The Happy Edit with final musings of the season, change and senses. They also announce that this will be the final episode for some time as they are taking a break from the podcast to focus on other projects. BUT! Keep your eye out for surprise episodes making their appearance in the future. Tess and Sarah raise a parting glass to you and to all.
A GIANT thank you to everyone who has been involved in this podcast. From guests to listeners, you hold our heartfelt gratitude for being a...2024-05-2726 min
The Happy EditEpisode 29 - Season 3 - Story and Connection through Taste and Beverages with Michael Flanagan & Dennis FuchsThis week Tess & Sarah talk with Actor and Brewer Michael Flanagan and Cognitive Psychologist, HR Leader and Brewer, Dennis Fuchs about how they use flavor, scent and taste to create story and connection through their beer. Have ever thought about how your favorite beverages can transport you to a specific place or memory? Join us!
We have three Happy Edit Tools for this week:
Take time to experiment with cooking. Observe how the different flavors mingle and connect with each other and with you. Have fun! It isn’t about making the best dish ever, it’...2024-05-2049 min
The Happy EditBonus Episode - Flower MeditationThis week Tess shares a short 8-minute flower meditation to help you ground and calm the mind. The meditation can be visualized but if you prefer you could always look at a garden, whether it’s a picture or in real life, or a singular flower that you have nearby.
The Happy Edit Tool for this week: Connect with the natural world around you through your senses, inviting a sense of grounding and peace through that connection.
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions an...2024-05-1310 min
The Happy EditEpisode 28 - Neurodivergence and The Senses with Sue HorrocksThis week Tess & Sarah talk with person-centered Psychotherapist, Systemic Family Practitioner and Clinical Supervisor Sue Horrocks. Throughout the episode they explore what neurodivergence is and how the senses can play a key role in making a person feel comfortable, or not, in their present situation. Sue explains how even small adjustments can make a huge difference in making a person feel more at ease and supported.
The Happy Edit Tool for this week: Look up. We spend so much time looking down. Take a moment, whatever you’re doing and look up. Observe what you notice. Maybe wha...2024-05-0649 min
The Happy EditBonus Episode - Mindfulness with the 5 SensesThis week Tess & Sarah share a mindfulness technique that uses the 5 senses. This technique is a wonderful tool for centering and grounding the mind and body.
Sarah mentions a little passport excitement while visiting Tess and Michael. If you want to read more about it–and another good tool for finding calm when things get stressful–read Tess’ article, Issue #8 What Do Spring Cleaning And Breath Have In Common? in Tess’ Substack publication, Morning Pause ‘n Tea
The Happy Edit Tool for this week: Try out the mindfulness with 5 senses grounding tool from this bonus episode!2024-04-2918 min
The Happy EditEpisode 27 - Senses In and Behind the Scene with Nicola DochertyThis week Tess & Sarah are chatting with Actor, Writer and Filmmaker, Nicola (Nic) Docherty. Nic dives into how she uses her senses in her career, as an actor and director, but also for supporting her mental health, especially during stressful moments on and off the set. She also discusses how important mental health support is behind the scenes on set.
The Happy Edit Tool for this week: Notice what is arising emotionally, physically and mentally with mindfulness. Observe what comes up with compassion, confront and allow it, and let it go.
Happiness isn't just being...2024-04-2250 min
The Happy EditEpisode 26 - Nutrition, Taste & The 9 Hungers with Lillie JewellThis week Tess & Sarah are chatting with Nutritionist and Experienced Yoga Teacher, Lillie Jewell. Lillie is back on The Happy Edit to drop her knowledge about how our senses can majorly impact how we connect with our food and shares how the body really has nine types of hunger. One theme that kept coming up: mindfulness plays a key factor in healthy nutrition and overall happiness levels.
Nine Hungers: eye, touch, ear, nose, mouth, stomach, cellular, mind and heart.
The Happy Edit Tool for this week: Notice what type of hunger you...2024-04-1538 min
The Happy EditEpisode 25 - Where The Senses Meet the Body with Michelle YoungThis week Tess & Sarah are chatting with Yoga Therapist, Somatic Healer and Educator, Michelle Young. Michelle brings her expertise of somatic awareness and yoga therapy to explore how we can use the sense of touch and physical awareness to support our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Something that came up a lot during the conversation was that when it comes to creating happiness in our lives, simple is better than complicated.
The Happy Edit Tool for this week: Breathe with the motion of your hands gently sliding up...2024-04-0843 min
The Happy EditEpisode 24 - Did You Know...? Fun Facts about the 5 SensesThis episode Tess & Sarah have great fun looking at different facts about the five senses. Do you know them all? Or are they as new to you as they are to us?! For example, did you know that the skin cannot feel wetness? It’s true! Join us for a plethora of interesting facts about the senses.
Want to re-listen to the tones we played at the end of the episode? Click to listen to the recordings.
The Happy Edit Tools for this week: Take a moment to explore yo...2024-04-0154 min
The Happy EditEpisode 23 - Color Editing Our Happiness with KiyaryThis week Tess & Sarah have Kiyary, mestiza Artist and Illustrator, on the podcast with them. In this episode the three of them dive into how color and light can have substantial effects on our mental health and even our self-confidence. Interesting topics discussed during the episode were, art therapy, color theory and the use color to boost mental health, self-confidence and even SAD (seasonal affective disorder).
We have two Happy Edit Tools for this week: When you’re talking on the phone or something similar, have a notepad/paper and a pen with you. Let yourself doodle, scr...2024-03-2544 min
The Happy EditEpisode 22 - Young Minds on Happiness & Senses with Cora & AoifeThis week Tess & Sarah have Sarah’s two young daughters, Cora & Aoife, on to talk about what happiness means to them and how they might use their senses to create more happiness in their lives.
We have two Happy Edit Tools for this week:
If someone says something to you to be mean, something they know that will upset you, don’t listen to it. Just because someone says something about you doesn’t make it true.
Dance!
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we appr...2024-03-1835 min
The Happy EditEpisode 21 - Season 3, A Season of SensesWelcome back to Season 3 of The Happy Edit! Tess and Sarah introduce the new season plus give some highlights about what this next season will feature: your senses!
The Happy Edit Tools for this week: What sense (or senses) do you connect with most? Take time to observe and explore your senses this week, what comes up for you?
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a g...2024-03-1128 min
Curate Your Health with Dr Heather HammerstedtEpisode 225: Editing HappinessEpisode 225 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below. Tess Jewell-Larsen is here today to talk about how she empowers women from feeling exhausted to finding balance. It is so easy to get caught up in our thoughts. She focuses on where these women are lacking or overdoing something, and she tries to help them find one thing they can do for themselves to get to a balanced state. It is important to feel all emotions and allow them to be there, and not push them away. When we don’t process these em...2024-01-2924 min
The Happy EditThat's a WRAP for Season 2!This week Tess & Sarah review the Season 2 of Change, guests that joined and their favorite moments of the season. The Happy Edit Sisters also give a sneak peek into Season 3 and the wonderful episodes to come in 2024! And… that’s a wrap for season 2! (See what we did there?! Wrap = 🎁… Finishing right before the holidays… eh, eh?? 🤣Well we think it’s funny)
Want to listen to another episode in Season 2? Here’s the list:
Episode 11: We’re Here with Season 2!
Episode 12: Learning Something New with Mark Dawson
Episode 13: Peace in Awareness with Lilli...2023-12-1820 min
The Happy EditBonus Episode - Gratitude JournalingIn this week’s bonus episode, Tess & Sarah talk about the benefits of Gratitude Journaling and how to start your own gratitude journaling.
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Take a couple of minutes (or longer!) to sit down and write out what you’re grateful for.
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we...2023-12-1115 min
The Happy EditEpisode 19 - Rest. It's Good For YouThis week Tess & Sarah talk about why it’s important to rest on a consistent basis and how resting doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. Indeed your version of rest can change depending on how you’re feeling that day, at that moment. Confused? Listen to the episode!
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: What does rest mean to you? Maybe make a list of things that are restful for you. Plan a way to fit something into your day (even if it’s just a couple of minutes!)
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The Happy EditEpisode 18: Emotions & EditsThis week Tess & Sarah talk about emotions, how they show up, what we can do to explore them, maybe challenge them, and what we can do to edit and support ourselves.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
[2:30] Go do what you’ve been putting off, it’ll help lift tension
[6:20] Emotions aren’t just mental, but they also affect us physically, too
[11:00] It can be beneficial to explore what evidence we have for our thoughts, emotions
[14:40] Explaining Compassion Focused Therapies
[22:00] It’s good to explore...2023-11-2741 min
The Happy EditBonus Episode: Hug It OutIn this bonus episode Tess talks about how hugs can help us relax, feel connected and reduce stress.
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Ask for a hug from a friend, family member or loved one. Or give yourself a hug!
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a founda...2023-11-2010 min
The Happy EditEpisode 17 - Happiness Is Getting To Know Yourself with Kylie OtaThis week Tess & Sarah talk to Kylie Ota, a NLP-certified life coach and business strategist who specializes in burnout recovery for high-achieving female entrepreneurs. Throughout this episode we explored how getting to know yourself is a key element in creating and sustaining a happy life.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
[8:00] “Mo’ money, mo’ problems” - Things can bring us stress
[11:20] Shifting perspective and reframing helps us appreciate life and especially the little things in life
[15:30] Kylie says that studying her body helps her to learn the stress cues tha...2023-11-1350 min
The Happy EditBonus Episode - ReframingIn this bonus episode Tess & Sarah discuss how we can start to reframe negative thoughts so we can better support ourselves, mentally, physically and emotionally.
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Practice the tool that Sarah shares for reframing negative thoughts.
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy and how we can build a foun...2023-11-0616 min
The Happy EditEpisode 16 - Grounding in Nature with Shannon CrowThis week Tess & Sarah talk to Shannon Crow (she/her/hers), a yoga teacher, trainer, founder of Pelvic Health Professionals and host of the successful podcast, The Connected Yoga Teacher. This episode explores the benefits of connecting to and grounding in nature.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
[6:27] Happiness comes from not trying to control everything and allowing life to flow. Joy and happiness does not hinge on controlling every aspect of life–like what centerpiece to place on the table for Thanksgiving.
[15:44] Shannon shares that walking outside in the ga...2023-10-3046 min
The Happy EditBonus Episode - Letting Go Autumn Leaf MeditationIn this bonus episode Tess leads us through a lovely 10min Autumn meditation to help you let of any tension, dis-ease or anything else that no longer serves you. Find a comfortable position, use any props or blankets that suit your needs at this moment, and give yourself these 10 minutes to tune in and find peace and ease through this Letting Go Autumn Leaf Meditation.
[2:40] Start of Letting Go Autumn Leaf Meditation
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Practice the Letting Go Autumn Leaf Meditation as many times as you like to encourage your body an...2023-10-2314 min
The Happy EditEpisode 15 - Finding Balance in the NOW with Brian JonesThis week Tess & Sarah talk to Brian Jones, a friend and former colleague of Sarah’s and a fellow therapist. Throughout this episode we constantly come back to finding balance and being in the here and now, instead of in the past or in the future, not only helps us to ground but often brings lots of happiness.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Happiness is a cocktail of balance, contentment, and fulfillment
Being unhappy isn’t a bad thing: Without darkness you cannot have light and without light your cann...2023-10-1645 min
The Happy EditEpisode 14 - Editing ExpectationsIn this episode Sarah and Tess talk about what it means to edit our expectations so we can show up with more compassion for ourselves and bring more happiness into our lives.
Many of us struggle with feeling the need to constantly do more or be perfect. These are normal things to feel. But that doesn't mean that we have to get stuck in the same cycles of perfectionism and unachievable expectations. In this episode The Happy Edit sisters explore ways of reframing and editing how we approach the expectations we hold for ourselves.
This...2023-10-0938 min
The Happy EditEpisode 13 - Peace in Awareness with Lillie JewellThis week Tess & Sarah talk to Lillie Jewell, an experienced yoga teacher, Ayurveda practitioner and nutritionist. Throughout this episode with Lillie we explore how peace and happiness comes from connecting with our awareness, pausing and understanding that no emotion we have and no role we play is what makes us, us.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
[7:20] Awareness is looking at the Self, detaching from the roles that we play in life and connecting with the deeper purpose of the Self and life itself.
[11:30] Cultivating peace is individual. To cultivate...2023-10-0247 min
The Happy EditEpisode 12 - Learn Something New with Mark DawsonThis week Tess & Sarah talk to Mark Dawson, a colleague of Sarah’s and a fellow therapist. One theme that runs through this whole episode is how learning new things can bring us happiness, even—or especially—in experiences that we don’t expect.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Happiness changes over time
Happiness is everyday experiences, connecting with your values, what you’re interested in and what brings you joy
Don’t wait for the jackpot moments, happiness is the journey
Grounding exercises: Noticing what’s happen...2023-09-2538 min
The Happy EditEpisode 11 - We're Here with Season 2! Exploring ChangeWelcome back to The Happy Edit for Season 2!! Sarah and Tess give an update on what they’ve been up to over the summer and then explore the topic of change. Change of life events, change of season, change of taking on new responsibilities.
Tess mentions that she’s a part of the Power Up Your Voice Summit. The free summit goes from September 18-22. Tess’ interview airs on September 19th! Join her in the summit in the free Facebook group, Power Up Your Voice Summit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/181977198031016
This week’s Happy Edit Tool...2023-09-1846 min
The Happy EditEpisode 10 - Season 1 Finale, Reflections & Sneak Peeks!Well that’s a wrap for Season 1! Tess & Sarah close this first season with a BIG Thank You, reflections and sneak peeks into Season 2!
Thank you SO MUCH for joining us in this first season, sharing your thoughts and experiences and we cannot wait to share with you all the goodness we know you’ll love in Season 2!
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Take a moment to reflect, with compassion, about where you are now.
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions...2023-07-3128 min
The Happy EditEpisode 9 - Slow Down & Enjoy the Flow with Dominique GauthierThis week Tess & Sarah talk to Dominique Gauther, personal trainer, expert yoga teacher, pelvic floor specialist and one of Tess’ own teachers and colleagues. Throughout this episode with Dominique the themes of slowing down and enjoying the flow of life, whatever it brings, can be a great way to connect with and increase our happiness.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Finding flow in life and exploring in the present moment
Explore what brings you joy and what you do for fun
The Power of Fun: How to Fe...2023-07-2453 min
The Happy EditBonus Episode - Worry TreeIn this bonus episode Sarah leads us through an exercise called the Worry Tree. The Worry Tree is a wonderful practice when dealing with difficult moments and distinguishing whether those worries come from a real or hypothetical event and then steps to take to engage in problem-solving.
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Go through the Worry Tree about any worries that you may be finding difficult dealing with this week and see how it works for you!
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our ac...2023-07-1713 min
The Happy EditEpisode 8 - Nervous System EditThis week Sarah & Tess talk about the nervous system, how it works to support you and what edits you can make in your daily life to encourage your nervous system to stay balanced and not overwhelm you.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Sympathetic Nervous System is the fight/fight/freeze part of your nervous system
Parasympathetic Nervous System is the calm/rest/digestion part of your nervous system
Tend and Befriend response is response to stress by coming together to seek connection, approach challenges as a community...2023-07-1041 min
The Happy EditEpisode 7 - Valuing Perspective and Autonomy with Marie-Anne McKeeThis week Tess & Sarah talk to Marie-Anne McKee, psychotherapist, is a passionate champion for Autism and Neurodevelopmental needs and the co-founder of Space 2 Be You. There was a wonderful theme of valuing perspective and autonomy, which feeds the drive to make the best of things, throughout this episode with Marie-Anne.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Connecting with animals to support mental health and healing
Searching for a time when your real self vs your ideal self overlap (Carl Rogers Theory of Self)
Autonomy in life can bring...2023-07-0341 min
The Happy EditBonus Episode: Alternate Nostril BreathingIn this bonus episode Tess leads us through the breathwork technique of Alternate Nostril Breathing, also known as Anuloma Viloma or Nadi Shodhana. It is a balancing breath technique to help calm and soothe the nervous system.
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Practice the Alternate Nostril Breathing once a day this week, about 5 rounds each time, and see how this affects your overall mood throughout the week.
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions an...2023-06-2612 min
The Happy EditEpisode 6 - Boundaries and BalanceThis week Sarah & Tess discuss the difference between boundaries and barriers, what helps us create boundaries or distracts us from them and how we work to find balance in our life that brings us happiness.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Boundaries are very much about meeting yourself in the moment
Boundaries should be flexible and semi permeable
Barriers are roadblocks and impermeable
Our attachments and aversions can influence how we create boundaries or barriers
Being honest with yourself about your boundaries is important s...2023-06-1931 min
The Happy EditEpisode 5 - Be in Awe of Where You Are with Amanda McKinneyThis week Tess & Sarah talk to Amanda McKinney, business coach, author and podcast host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur. The conversation had a lot of fun points, brussels sprouts even came up! But one of the common themes throughout the episode is the journey of getting to know yourself and being present to do the things that you love and give you happiness.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Finding a support system that we can share what is frustrating and celebrate our wins with either in day-to-day life or in business
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The Happy EditBonus Episode: Forest MeditationIn this bonus episode Tess leads us through a lovely 10min forest meditation. Find a comfortable position, use any props or blankets that suit your needs at this moment, and give yourself these 10 minutes to tune in and find peace and ease through this Forest Meditation.
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Practice the Forest Meditation as many times as you like to encourage your body and mind to find a little more ease and peace.
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and ou...2023-06-0514 min
The Happy EditEpisode 4 - Can Nature Bring Us Happiness?Can nature really bring us happiness? Sarah and Tess discuss why they believe nature can bring us true happiness and the ways they use nature to increase their own happiness, and the ways science has shown it to be incredibly beneficial to our overall mental health and wellbeing.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Enjoying nature, especially water and hiking in mountains and forests
Sarah’s going back to nature during and after COVID
Tess talks about how spending time in nature supported her when she was younger to r...2023-05-2931 min
The Happy EditBonus Episode: Stress BucketIn this bonus episode we outline how to use the Stress Bucket technique that can help reduce the weight of stress and help you manage the stress in your life.
Download a Stress Bucket Worksheet - Click Here
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Use the Stress Bucket method to help you identify your stressors and ways to help you reduce and manage them so they don’t overwhelm you.
Happiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mind...2023-05-2217 min
The Happy EditEpisode 3 - Meet the Husbands Part 2 with Conor FinneganOne of the things that brings us both lots of joy and happiness is our families. So we thought we’d do a 2-part series called “Meet the Husbands” so you can gain a little more insight into our family life. In this episode we’ll continue with Conor Finnegan, Sarah’s husband and Tess’ brother-in-law.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Happiness can come from sharing experiences and reflecting on experiences you’re having at the moment.
Having kids can change our perception of happiness by helping us realize that it's the...2023-05-1527 min
The Happy EditEpisode 2 - Meet the Husbands Part 1 with Michael FlanaganOne of the things that brings us both lots of joy and happiness is our families. So we thought we’d do a 2-part series called “Meet the Husbands” so you can gain a little more insight into our family life. In this episode we’ll start with Michael Flanagan, Sarah’s brother and Tess’ husband.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Happiness can mean lots of different things and is a spectrum: spending time with people, spending time in nature, being at ease, relaxing, doing things you love, etc.
Happiness ch...2023-05-0842 min
The Happy EditEpisode 1 - The Key To A Happiness EditIn this episode we discuss what it means to create a foundation of happiness in your life and what we think is the key to start editing your happiness.
Some of the tools we mention:
Be mindful of that critical, self-sabotaging voice. The Poisonous Parrot - click for more information
Using self-study and consistently checking in with yourself to meet yourself you’re at with compassion and self-acceptance
Spring cleaning, decluttering our lives of the things that don’t bring us happiness
Be in the present moment and enjoy the...2023-05-0126 min
The Happy EditThe Happy Edit TrailerHappiness isn't just being happy, it's an embodied feeling that starts with how we approach life, our actions and our mindset. Everyone has a range of emotions and that’s a good thing. Join The Happy Edit Sisters as they dive into what it means to be happy how we can build a foundation for happiness through different lenses.
Season 1 coming soon! 🎉
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